Field Technician – Power Systems & SCADA

SP DISTRIBUTION PLC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Payroll Giving and Charity Matched

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting for a Field Technician to work across the Scottish SPD network. The role is predominantly site-based with installations, commissioning and maintenance of Distribution Protection Systems and related telecoms and SCADA equipment.

You will join the Field Operations Team and contribute to achieving targets, ensuring safe practices and timely delivery within budget while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Qualifications

• Authorised to undertake live working per PowerSystems Live Working Manual.
• Understanding of Network Technical Services Group aims.
• Knowledge of Power Systems Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Good knowledge of distribution protection and related apparatus (SCADA/Telecontrol, online monitoring).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Field Operations Team targets.
• Install, commission and maintain new apparatus on time and within budget.
• Diagnose defects using PC-based diagnostic tools and clear findings on target timelines.
• Ensure all site works follow safety management systems.
• Deliver work programs to budget and quality standards.
• Provide gold standard customer service during site installations and customer interactions.

Skills

Live working

Network Technical Services

Safety & Environment compliance

Power systems knowledge

Education

S/NVQ 4 / HNC / HND / SCOTVEC or equivalent

Tools

SCADA/Telecontrol

Online Monitoring

Distribution Protection Systems

Battery systems

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting for a Field Technician to work across the Scottish SPD network. The role is predominantly site-based with installations, commissioning and maintenance of Distribution Protection Systems and related telecoms and SCADA equipment.

You will join the Field Operations Team and contribute to achieving targets, ensuring safe practices and timely delivery within budget while maintaining high standards of customer service.